National Battlefield · MO
Wilson's Creek National Battlefield is open.
Last checked Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:00:58 GMT
Wilson's Creek was the first major Civil War battle fought west of the Mississippi River, and where the first Union general was killed in action.
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Wilson's Creek was the first major Civil War battle fought west of the Mississippi River, and where the first Union general was killed in action. The costly Southern victory on August 10, 1861, focused national attention on the war in Missouri. Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield commemorates and interprets the battle within the context of the war in the Trans-Mississippi West.
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We derive Wilson's Creek National Battlefield's status from the National Park Service's own alerts and operating hours, refreshed hourly — this is our reading, not an official determination. As of the last check: No active closures or hazards reported. Full method: how we check park status.